Author Archives: Positive Parenting with Olu

You have to start making smart choices in your life because, if you don’t, the judge won’t have any problems locking you up and throwing away the key. FYI: They’re charging minors as adults in some cases nowadays. Trust me, they don’t care about your life. They will wash you up in a heartbeat, simplyContinue reading “A letter to all our boys: DEAR YOUNG BLACK BOY/TEENS”

Parenting is hard work. I’m sure you’ll all agree with me if you’re a parent. However, parenting a teenager is another ball game entirely!!!. I should know because my last baby is 19 years old. For those of you that don’t know me, I am a mother of 4 young adult children between 35 andContinue reading “PARENTING TEENS IN TODAY’S WORLD”

Does my child have ADHD? (He is too active and he never sits still)  Has your child’s teacher let you know that they think your child has ADHD? Teachers are often the first ones to suspect ADHD in children. That’s because ADHD symptoms affect school performance or disrupt the rest of the class. Also, teachersContinue reading “DOES MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?”

4 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE. Today’s post is for any secondary/high school students that want to improve their grades. As a teacher I get asked this questions often. How do I get from a C or D student to an A student? So today I’m going to share with you 4 tips that willContinue reading “4 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE.”

Last week I attended a prayer event with some moms. We had a great time praying for our children.  During the refreshments I had a conversation with a lady who works with the police.  She said young black boys are overrepresented among those arrested and convicted for certain crimes ( mostly- robbery and drugs )Continue reading “Why parents should stop blaming themselves for how their kids turn out”

I’m always happy when I meet parents that are involved in their children’s school life. Parents can play a vital role in helping kids/teens succeed in school by being informed and offering support and guidance.  Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is important for academic success. Today I’m going to share 5 waysContinue reading “5 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN SECONDARY SCHOOL”

A lot of teenagers are getting mugged for their stuff and some are getting into trouble because they want to buy the latest trainers or scooters. The media is not helping either. Our children are growing up today with more games and gadgets than what we ever saw when we were growing up.  So, it’sContinue reading “What Should You Do When Your Kids Start Being Materialistic?”

Do you have a daughter that is between 9 and 12 years old?  Then today’s post is for you! The other day after class, I asked one of my students if she knew what to do when she got her first period. She said no and she seemed not to have a clue about whatContinue reading “Advice for moms: talking to your daughter about menstruation”

YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT YOUR PROPERTY – You don’t own them!  Today’s post is not for everyone! As parents we all want the best for our children. We want them to grow up to become confident and responsible adults.  But most of us think we owe our children. NO YOU DON’T OWN YOUR CHILD!  WeContinue reading “Your children are not your property!”

Dear parents, I trust you’re all well. It’s becoming more common than we’d love to admit but many kids/teens are making wrong choices and behaving in very challenging ways.  So I get asked this question often by parents. –  What do I do when I get a call from my child’s school because he fightsContinue reading “What do I do when my good child starts getting into trouble at school?”